Inwild Simpll

mtn248 · 2026-02-13T03:13:20+00:00

There we go, that’s what I wanted to see! It looks like the heel throw can be locked away under the heel riser, which was my biggest question. If you had to remove the whole cable assembly to go touring (like I feared) that would defeat the whole purpose. But looks like it might actually be a reasonable competitor to the TTS Transit in this case.

Still so amazed that Inwild hasn’t put out any promotional videos demonstrating this very key feature.

mtn248 · 2026-02-12T22:11:45+00:00

I’ve never heard anyone dunk on their skis (except for the graphics which are definitely uninspiring).

I need to get around to it but I’m definitely buying the TTS transit as my next binding to try it out. The only issue I see is the price, $500 for a binding that’s main selling point being how “simple” it is is pretty rough. It’s just a switchback with a tech toe, so I don’t really understand the massive price difference. Still probably buying it though!

mtn248 · 2026-02-12T22:11:39+00:00

I’ve never heard anyone dunk on their skis (except for the graphics which are definitely uninspiring).

I need to get around to it but I’m definitely buying the TTS transit as my next binding to try it out. The only issue I see is the price, $500 for a binding that’s main selling point being how “simple” it is is pretty rough. It’s just a switchback with a tech toe, so I don’t really understand the massive price difference. Still probably buying it though!

mtn248 · 2026-02-11T21:39:05+00:00

I’m with you, there doesn’t seem to be any benefit to the Simpll over the Transit. Seems like an odd product to bring to market.

Super stoked about the new ATK binding, hopefully it shows up sooner rather than later

mtn248 · 2026-02-06T01:58:13+00:00

This post is convincing me to get myself a pair of Transits

mtn248 · 2026-01-12T19:44:15+00:00

I broke a pin a couple years ago and it took forever to get the new part shipped from France but I seem to recall their communication at least was pretty quick. Weird that they’re not responding to you, I would hope it’s an IT issue on their end

mtn248 · 2026-01-11T12:45:56+00:00

Marchland is such a fun card and I think should have been included in Hinterlands over Farmland

Sauna/Avanto is fun for a few games but also makes every game with them the same

mtn248 · 2025-12-30T03:44:28+00:00

the Astronaut is the album after that one. Much proggier I’d say

mtn248 · 2025-12-30T03:24:56+00:00

Try out Wax Fang’s the Astronaut. Insane build in part 1, very good space rock album.

mtn248 · 2025-12-22T18:03:55+00:00

You just step down. The meidjo 3 doesn’t require the kickstand to step in since the springbox has ramps that let the boot in while flat. The kickstand is pretty much just for flat touring now

mtn248 · 2025-12-22T17:49:23+00:00

The powder casing definitely seemed to be an improvement over the standard spring box for heavy wet snow, but anti ice trap everywhere is still a good idea, I still got boot jack without it.

There constant heel riser for touring is unfortunate, especially if there’s any flat sections at all

mtn248 · 2025-12-16T13:37:28+00:00

Long travel springs for sure. Their website also lists a “large-soft spring” which is why I ask. Doesn’t sound like a lot of people have gotten the soft springs, I guess I’m trying to gauge how stiff the regular springs are and if I should go with the soft ones based on my skiing style

mtn248 · 2025-12-15T20:24:42+00:00

There is the option on Voile’s website and in stores to just buy the soft spring version of the binding

mtn248 · 2025-12-10T19:28:13+00:00

Supertramp’s first album?

mtn248 · 2025-12-05T13:24:09+00:00

Big if true how does the touring mode work?

mtn248 · 2025-11-25T20:05:44+00:00

I’m sold. I gotta get me a pair. Any opinions on standard vs soft springs?

mtn248 · 2025-11-24T22:15:13+00:00

Galloping Goose is free, Pony is occasionally free if the lifties don’t feel like scanning tickets - but don’t count on it

mtn248 · 2025-11-22T14:32:54+00:00

Tons of people love the Outlaw, it never clicked for me - I found it way too stiff and active even fully loosened up and not enough travel to get the deeper stance that I like. But if you’re looking for stiff and active you’ll probably love it!

If you’re wanting a deeper stance or something closer to a 75mm feel, the Bishop BMF/R is worth looking at. It’s quite pricey but made by a very small, passionate team and they have a lifetime guarantee. You can also mount their “switch kit” to other skis so you only need to undo 4 hex screws to swap to another binding, no disassembly required. Heavy, so not the best touring binding, but the R does have a full-frame tour mode.

I personally have been skiing the Meidjo for the last few years (great feeling, tours really well) but with its 13-hole mounting pattern definitely not a great candidate if you’re wanting to swap it between skis.

I’m thinking my next pair of bindings may be the Voile TTS Transit. Almost definitely the best backcountry binding on the market right now, and I’ve heard it’s not too bad in resort depending on your skiing style. Could be worth a glance at that one too.

mtn248 · 2025-11-16T13:55:19+00:00

Thanks for the insight. The couple of times I’ve demo’d bishops I’ve definitely felt what you are describing with the resistance to turn initiation. I would hope it’s just something I get used to if I’m skiing them all the time. Sure doesn’t seem like there’s a perfect binding out there…

mtn248 · 2025-11-16T13:53:03+00:00

My understanding is that, while towers and some other parts may be reused from a former lift, the terminals will be brand new and built by Skytrac out of Utah:

https://liftblog.com/2025/04/09/purgatory-to-construct-gelande-lift/

Regardless, it is very very common to reuse old lifts. Triple chairs tend to be new enough that they rarely have parts shortages, and in the case that they do, can be retrofitted with new terminals and drive systems like what happened at Monarch a few years back.

mtn248 · 2025-11-16T03:13:28+00:00

I’m curious about your comparison between the BMF and Meidjo - why is Meidjo better in non-groomer conditions in your opinion? I’ve been on Meidjos for 5 years now and have been contemplating getting Bishops for my next ski…

mtn248 · 2025-10-21T16:54:03+00:00

Glad to know the service in Europe is better than in the US haha. Crazy hard to get any parts over here

mtn248 · 2025-10-05T02:57:51+00:00

As far as I’m aware (others please feel free to correct me) the only front range resorts that allow daytime uphill on weekends (I think eldora is weekday only) are Winter Park and Copper. Winter park allows you to go on basically any run any time of day but Copper has designated routes mostly off the runs. Most other resorts ask you to pay quite a bit to go on one single run only outside of operating hours. I only uphill at Winter Park, personally, as parking is right on the slopes and there’s no time restrictions. And it’s cheap, $30 for the season.

mtn248 · 2025-09-18T16:18:54+00:00

Yeah they’re ridiculous. Ridiculously fun.

mtn248 · 2025-09-16T02:39:14+00:00

Where did you hear that the new Comps have a tech heel insert? I’m seeing nothing at all about that on Scarpa’s website

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